If you think getting food on the table for a couple of hungry, picky kids on a hectic evening is a hard job, the firefighters of Homewood and Flossmoor can definitely relate to your concerns, and sympathize too. Cooking for a large crew and doing it between emergency calls definitely[Read More…]
Author: Carrie Steinweg
Children’s author offers Churchill students a storyteller’s magic words
Churchill students get lessons in writing and storytelling from the author of the Mr. Lemonchello book series.
Local women get introduction to brewing
The world of craft brewing is largely a male-dominated industry. Female brewers are few and far between. So during Women’s History Month some local women got together to learn the tricks of the trade at Homewood’s Rabid Brewing, led by a woman, Raiye Rosado, who is co-owner of the brewery[Read More…]
Homewood man to have kidney transplant thanks to running buddy
On Jan. 9, 2017, Mike Blake of New Lenox was being tested to see if he might be a candidate for donating one of his kidneys to his running buddy, Richard Matula of Homewood. On Jan. 9, 2018, Blake and Matula will enter the hospital and by the end of the day,[Read More…]
Generations sharing expertise with Van Sipma’s customers
Caption It’s not too unusual to find a second generation involved in a family business. However, when it comes to a third-generation, there aren’t a lot of those around. And fourth-generation businesses are even more scarce. Van Sipma’s Jewelers is up to five generations.
Amazing gingerbread houses bring joy to holiday visitors
For Kids: Learning the concept of ‘thank you’
The benefits and blessings of giving thanks We’re heading into a season with some definite themes of goodness, giving to others is highlighted. For children, witnessing those characteristics in others and having adults in their life that emphasize and reinforce those values goes a long way toward raising thoughtful, thankful citizens.
Hearing center’s traditions blending with technology
Homewood Hearing Center has been a fixture in Homewood for more than 50 years and continues to treat patients with an experienced staff and modern techniques and tools. This fall Dr. Charles Amenta, an otolaryngologist (ENT) and Sheri Larks, a board certified audiologist, celebrate 20 years of working together in the[Read More…]
Homewood residents earn accolades at Illinois State Fair
Springfield is a long way from Homewood, but that didn’t stop a repeat award-winning baker and two newbies from throwing their hats in the ring for some of the competitions being judged at the Illinois State Fair in August. Cooper Dague was in his senior year at Homewood-Flossmoor High School when[Read More…]
Labor of Love: Siam Thai Restaurant
Noi Monaikul majored in science in college and had plans to go into nursing, but her love of cooking sent her in another direction. (The fourth of four stories in honor of Labor Day)